Obama in San Antonio

July 18, 2012 1:36 AM

President Barack Obama speaks at a fund raiser in San Antonio, TX, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, July 17, 2012.

President Barack Obama speaks at a fund raiser in San Antonio, TX, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, July 17, 2012.

Photo: Bob Owen

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President Barack Obama speaks at a fund raiser in San Antonio, TX, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, July 17, 2012.

President Barack Obama speaks at a fund raiser in San Antonio, TX, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, July 17, 2012.

Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News

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President Barack Obama works the crowd at a fund raiser in San Antonio, TX, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, July 17, 2012.

President Barack Obama works the crowd at a fund raiser in San Antonio, TX, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, July 17, 2012.

Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News

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A supporter of President Barack Obama takes a photo of the president as he leaves a fund raiser in San Antonio, TX, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, July 17, 2012.

A supporter of President Barack Obama takes a photo of the president as he leaves a fund raiser in San Antonio, TX, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, July 17, 2012.

Photo: Bob Owen

A supporter of President Barack Obama takes a photo of the... Photo-3205067.46106 - San Antonio Express-News

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A supporter listens to President Barack Obama speaks at a fund raiser in San Antonio, TX, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, July 17, 2012.

A supporter listens to President Barack Obama speaks at a fund raiser in San Antonio, TX, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, July 17, 2012.

Photo: Bob Owen

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President Barack Obama speaks at a fund raiser in San Antonio, TX, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, July 17, 2012.

President Barack Obama speaks at a fund raiser in San Antonio, TX, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, July 17, 2012.

Photo: Bob Owen

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An unidentified supporter of President Barack Obama shows his appreciation for the president, as he speaks at a fund raiser in San Antonio, TX, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, July 17, 2012.

An unidentified supporter of President Barack Obama shows his appreciation for the president, as he speaks at a fund raiser in San Antonio, TX, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, July 17, 2012.

President Barack Obama speaks at a fund raiser in San Antonio, TX, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, July 17, 2012.

President Barack Obama speaks at a fund raiser in San Antonio, TX, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, July 17, 2012.

Photo: Bob Owen

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President Barack Obama gives a wave to the crowd as he finished speaking at a fundraiser in San Antonio, TX, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, July 17, 2012.

President Barack Obama gives a wave to the crowd as he finished speaking at a fundraiser in San Antonio, TX, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, July 17, 2012.

Photo: Bob Owen

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Security detail awaits the arrival of U.S. President Barack Obama at San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Obama is attending two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center and another one at a private residence in the Dominion. less

Security detail awaits the arrival of U.S. President Barack Obama at San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Obama is attending two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center and ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara

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U.S. President Barack Obama greets Mayor Julian Castro and his brother, State Rep. Joaquin Castro upon his arrival at San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Obama is attending two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center and another one at a private residence in the Dominion. In back of the brothers is U.S. Congressman Charlie Gonzalez. less

U.S. President Barack Obama greets Mayor Julian Castro and his brother, State Rep. Joaquin Castro upon his arrival at San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Obama is attending two ... more

U.S. President Barack Obama greets the Castro brother, St. Rep. Joaquin Castro, left, and Mayor Julian Castro upon his arrival at San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Obama is attending two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center and another one at a private residence in the Dominion. Behind them is U.S. Congressman Charlie Gonzalez. less

U.S. President Barack Obama greets the Castro brother, St. Rep. Joaquin Castro, left, and Mayor Julian Castro upon his arrival at San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Obama is attending ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara

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U.S. President Barack Obama smiles as he greets guests and dignitaries upon his arrival at San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Obama is attending two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center and another one at a private residence in the Dominion. less

U.S. President Barack Obama smiles as he greets guests and dignitaries upon his arrival at San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Obama is attending two fundraising events, one at the ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara

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U.S. President Barack Obama greets guests upon his arrival at San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Obama is attending two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center and another one at a private residence in the Dominion. less

U.S. President Barack Obama greets guests upon his arrival at San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Obama is attending two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center and another one ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara

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U.S. President Barack Obama greets guests upon his arrival at San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Obama is attending two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center and another one at a private residence in the Dominion. less

U.S. President Barack Obama greets guests upon his arrival at San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Obama is attending two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center and another one ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara

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U.S. President Barack Obama smiles while posing for guest upon his arrival at San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Obama is attending two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center and another one at a private residence in the Dominion. less

U.S. President Barack Obama smiles while posing for guest upon his arrival at San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Obama is attending two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara

U.S. President Barack Obama smiles while posing for guest upon his... Photo-3204435.46106 - San Antonio Express-News

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U.S. President Barack Obama aboard Air Force One arrives at San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Obama is attending two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center and another one at a private residence in the Dominion. less

U.S. President Barack Obama aboard Air Force One arrives at San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Obama is attending two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center and another one at ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Aboard Air Force One, U.S. President Barack Obama arrives at San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Obama is attending two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center and another one at a private residence in the Dominion. less

Aboard Air Force One, U.S. President Barack Obama arrives at San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Obama is attending two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center and another one at ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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U.S. President Barack Obama walks with St. Rep. Joaquin Castro, left, Mayor Julian Castro and U.S. Congressman Charlie Gonzalez upon his arrival at San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Obama is attending two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center and another one at a private residence in the Dominion. less

U.S. President Barack Obama walks with St. Rep. Joaquin Castro, left, Mayor Julian Castro and U.S. Congressman Charlie Gonzalez upon his arrival at San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Aboard Air Force One, U.S. President Barack Obama arrives at San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Obama is attending two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center and another one at a private residence in the Dominion. less

Aboard Air Force One, U.S. President Barack Obama arrives at San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Obama is attending two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center and another one at ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Personnel wait by Air Force One at San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. President Barack Obama attended two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center and another one at a private residence in the Dominion. He was headed to Austin after his San Antonio trip. less

Personnel wait by Air Force One at San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. President Barack Obama attended two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center and another one at a private ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Personnel wait by Air Force One at San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. President Barack Obama attended two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center and another one at a private residence in the Dominion. He was headed to Austin after his San Antonio trip. less

Personnel wait by Air Force One at San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. President Barack Obama attended two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center and another one at a private ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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U.S. President Barack Obama trots up the ramp stairs as he boards Air Force One At San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Obama attended two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center and another one at a private residence in the Dominion. He was headed to Austin after his San Antonio visit. less

U.S. President Barack Obama trots up the ramp stairs as he boards Air Force One At San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Obama attended two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he boards Air Force One At San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Obama attended two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center and another one at a private residence in the Dominion. He was headed to Austin. less

U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he boards Air Force One At San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Obama attended two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center and another one at ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Air Force One taxis to the runway at San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Presdient Barack Obama attended two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center and another one at a private residence in the Dominion. He was headed to Austin after his San Antonio visit. less

Air Force One taxis to the runway at San Antonio International Airport, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Presdient Barack Obama attended two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center and another one at a private ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Air Force One head to Austin after President Barack Obama visit to San Antonio, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Obama attended two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center and another one at a private residence in the Dominion. less

Air Force One head to Austin after President Barack Obama visit to San Antonio, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Obama attended two fundraising events, one at the Convention Center and another one at a private residence ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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